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Book Synopsis: How can one European capital be responsible for most of the West’s intellectual and cultural achievements in the twentieth century? Viennese ideas saturate the modern world. From California architecture to Hollywood Westerns, modern advertising to shopping malls, orgasms to gender confirmation surgery, nuclear fission to fitted kitchens—every aspect of our history, science, and culture is in some way shaped by Vienna. The city of Freud, Wittgenstein, Mahler, and Klimt was the melting pot at the heart of a vast metropolitan empire. But with the Second World War and the rise of fascism, the dazzling coteries of thinkers who squabbled, debated, and called Vienna home dispersed across the world, where their ideas continued to have profound impact. Richard Cockett gives us the entirety of this extraordinary story. Tracing Vienna’s rich intellectual history from psychoanalysis to Reaganomics, Cockett encompasses everything from the communist rebels of Red Vienna to the neoliberal economists of the Austrian School. This is the panoramic account of how one city made the modern world—and how we all remain inescapably Viennese.
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Discover the untold story of how Vienna, the City of Ideas, shaped the modern world in our captivating book, Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World. Delve into the intellectual and cultural achievements that originated from this European capital and influenced the West throughout the twentieth century. From groundbreaking architecture to revolutionary scientific breakthroughs, every aspect of our society has been shaped by the Viennese ideas that continue to resonate today.
In Vienna, great minds such as Freud, Wittgenstein, Mahler, and Klimt converged, fueling a melting pot of ideas that redefined our understanding of art, philosophy, and science. However, the impact of Vienna's intellectual effervescence extends far beyond its borders. The diaspora of these brilliant thinkers, dispersed across the globe due to the upheavals of the Second World War, brought their visions to new horizons, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
In our comprehensive account, renowned author Richard Cockett unravels Vienna's intricate intellectual history, taking you on a fascinating journey from the birth of psychoanalysis to the global influence of Austrian economics. Discover how the communist rebels of Red Vienna clashed with the neoliberal economists of the Austrian School, influencing policies that shape our societies to this day.
By immersing yourself in the pages of Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World, you will gain a deeper understanding of how Vienna's captivating story intertwines with the development of our own cultures and worldviews. Explore the legacy of this vibrant city that remains an inescapable part of our collective consciousness.
Uncover the secrets of Vienna's intellectual powerhouse and be transported by its far-reaching influence. Immerse yourself in the captivating pages of Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World and experience the profound impact this visionary city has had on our lives. Get your copy today and embark on a journey that will forever change how you see the world.
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